Ceisteanna Parlaiminte

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1899. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the CAMHS staffing levels and operational costs per CHO; the levels of staff turnover per CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39143/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1900. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the yearly average number of appointments per CAMHS patient per CHO area; the recommended number of appointments per patient; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39144/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1901. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the absence rates for CAMHS staff per CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39145/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1902. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there is a separate referral pathway for young people with ADHD within CAMHS; the CHO areas in which this is in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39146/23]

Health Services Staff

Mark Ward

1903. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if creative art therapists will be considered on the upcoming CORU registration under psychotherapy and psychology; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39147/23]

Emergency Departments

Mark Ward

1910. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of emergency department presentations for cannabis use for each year from 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39172/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1911. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the roll-out of dual diagnosis services within CAMHS; the training that will be offered to staff in both mental health and addiction services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39173/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1912. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the counselling services offered within the adolescent addiction services; the staff vacancy within these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39174/23]

Substance Misuse

Mark Ward

1913. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of pregnant people with hyperemesis associated with cannabis use; the number of this occurring from 2013 to date; if there are HSE information campaigns about the use of cannabis while pregnant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39175/23]

Substance Misuse

Mark Ward

1914. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of people who have been diagnosed with cannabis use disorder, CUD; if there has been a rise in CUD diagnoses over the past ten years; the supports that are in place to support people with CUD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39176/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1915. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding provided by HSE CHO areas 6 and 7 to an organisation (details supplied) and the services that are provided by the organisation in these areas; if there are plans to increase this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39178/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

1927. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the provision of the adult and child and adolescent mental health service eating disorder teams in Northwood Business Park, Santry, Dublin 9; when these services will be operational at this location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39238/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

1928. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the eating disorder services available in Swords; to comment on the premises; if the premises are up to standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39239/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

1929. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of recorded eating disorders, by CHO, from 2018 to present; how this information is collected; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39240/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

1930. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the reason additional eating disorder beds were not rolled out in Connolly Hospital; if funding and resources were provided by the HSE to the hospital for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39241/23]

Healthcare Infrastructure Provision

Mark Ward

1931. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the progress on the refurbishment in Mount Carmel, including any additional costs; the reasons for the delay in opening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39242/23]

Eating Disorders

Mark Ward

1932. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health when a review of the model of care for eating disorders will be carried out; what has caused a delay in this review being carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39243/23]

Health Service Executive

Mark Ward

1933. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a comprehensive report on vacant buildings that are owned by the HSE, per CHO; how many are being repurposed for other services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39244/23]

Departmental Strategies

Mark Ward

1944. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on establishing a plan for tackling loneliness and isolation, as set out in the programme for Government; when this will be published; what funding will be provided for this plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39260/23]

Health Services

Mark Ward

1945. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health what services and funding are available to individuals who hoard objects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39261/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1946. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on funding for an organisation (details supplied); if consideration will be given for current funding by Tusla to be matched by the HSE; if this would require a joint commission mechanism from both Government Departments; how this would operate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39262/23]

Medical Qualifications

Mark Ward

1947. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update from the expert group established by CORU for the regulation of psychology; what recommendations it has made; when individuals within these professions will be able to register through CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39263/23]

Medical Qualifications

Mark Ward

1948. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update from the expert group established by CORU for the regulation of counselling and psychotherapy; what recommendations it has made; when individuals within these professions will be able to register through CORU; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39264/23]

Medical Research and Training

Mark Ward

1949. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a comprehensive breakdown of funding for trainee counselling psychology positions at Trinity College Dublin; what options are available to students in positions that are unfunded; if efforts will be made to fund these positions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39265/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

1950. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the establishment of the national psychology placement office; the funding for this establishment, including staff costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39266/23]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

1951. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for a breakdown of funding provided to the National Council for the Blind Ireland, by year, from 2018 to date; if there are plans to increase this funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39267/23]

Departmental Funding

Mark Ward

1952. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding streams available to the National Council for the Blind Ireland to further develop its eye clinic liaison officer service; if funding will be provided on a multi-annual basis; if there are plans to increase funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39268/23]

Health Services

Mark Ward

1953. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if awareness campaigns are being developed by the HSE in relation to perinatal health; for an update on perinatal services available in each CHO; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39269/23]

Health Services

Mark Ward

1954. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on perinatal services in each CHO area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39270/23]

Health Services

Mark Ward

1955. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the inpatient perinatal mental health unit in St. Vincent’s Hospital; when this will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39271/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

2020. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the estimated number of people with ADHD in the Irish population; the number of adults with ADHD; the number of children with ADHD; the supports that are in place in each CHO for people with ADHD; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39428/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

2021. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the funding that is given to ADHD Ireland, by year, since 2018; if there are plans to increase this funding; if there are plans to provide funding on a multiannual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39429/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

2022. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the treatments other than medication that are available to people with ADHD; where these can be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39430/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

2023. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the number of young people on CAMHS waiting lists waiting on ADHD supports; the length of time that young people with ADHD who are waiting on CAMHS lists per CHO; if there are plans to reduce these waiting times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39431/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

2024. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health for an update on the progress of the ADHD plan in Sharing the Vision; if targets are being met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39433/23]

Mental Health Services

Mark Ward

2025. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health when the HSE asked for a pre-budget submission from ADHD Ireland for budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39434/23]

Health Services

Mark Ward

2040. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health if there are plans to establish a centre of excellence for ADHD; the cost of these plans; the services it would provide; when it would be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39457/23]

Third Level Education

Mark Ward

2078. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the increases to third level mental health spending introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic will be considered to be made permanent; what funding will be provided for mental health in higher education in budget 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39257/23]

Third Level Education

Mark Ward

2079. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science how previous budgets for well-being, mental health and student services in higher education institutions were spent; the way it was administered; and the services provided by this funding. [39258/23]

Departmental Policies

Mark Ward

784. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice if there are plans to transfer grants for prison links from her Department to the HSE; for an update on these plans; the rationale behind them; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35685/23]

Prison Service

Mark Ward

797. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the plans that are in place to address the long waiting list for persons in prison to access addiction services; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35748/23]

Child and Family Agency

Mark Ward

1043. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if his Department and-or Tusla use unregulated private providers to provide care for children in the care of the State; if so, how many children are in these settings; the average length of time spent in these settings; the age range of the children in these settings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36536/23]

Children in Care

Mark Ward

1044. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if there are plans to have the unregulated placements of children in State care to be placed on a legislative footing in the updates being made to the Child Care Act 1991; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36537/23]

Television Licence Fee

Mark Ward

76. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media the number of individuals who have been prosecuted for failure to pay their TV licence fee; the average length of sentence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34589/23]

Prison Service

Mark Ward

539. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of under 25-year-olds within the prison population; the average sentence amongst this age group; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35339/23]

Prison Service

Mark Ward

540. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of offences carried out by under 25-year-olds in the years 2011 to 2022, inclusive, and to-date in 2023; the number of convictions as a result;; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35340/23]

Youth Services

Mark Ward

541. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the number of young people who were diverted to Garda Youth Diversion Programmes in 2011 to 2022 and to-date in 2023, by county; the number that completed the programme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35341/23]

Youth Services

Mark Ward

542. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the funding allocated to Garda Youth Diversion Programmes in 2011 to 2023, by year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35342/23]

Departmental Data

Mark Ward

543. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the rates of reoffending in the State amongst those who were first sentenced before the age of 25 years; how this compares to other jurisdictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35343/23]

Prison Service

Mark Ward

544. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice the services that are available to those within the prison population to help further their education; the services available to those who are released for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35344/23]